Assignment and Information for the Week of 10/1/07

This week we will finish our main work in Looking For Pythagoras with Investigation 3.3 and 4.2. These investigations will explore applications of the Pythagorean Theorem we proved last week. Following that will be an assessment of our learning...yes that means a test. Do not worry however as we will have plenty of time to review and get nagging questions answered this week.

10/1/07 Today will be a homework catch up and question day. Please come to class prepared with questions and problems that need further explaination.

10/2/07 Investigation 3.3

Homework: Page 42 #24, and Page 45 #35

10/3/07 Investigation 4.2

Homework: Page 53 #3-5 & Page 59 #36-37

10/4/07 Unit Test Review Day
I will have some worksheets for this day, and will also answer any questions you may have.

10/5/07 UNIT TEST
Remember you can use your book, notes, & classwork during the test, so be sure to bring ALL you materials to class. GOOD LUCK!!!

Assignments and Information for the Week of 9/24/07

This week we will continue working in Looking For Pythagoras with Investigation 3. This investigation will explore the Pythagorean Theorem itself. Building on concept of square roots and the relationship between a squares side length and its area, we will find an easier way to find unknown distances and areas.

9/24/07 Progress Reports will be handed out to students today. This is an assignment and a chance for everyone to assess the standing of each student and plan for reaching our individual goals for this marking period.
Last weeks QUIZ was postponed to today. Good Luck everyone!!

Homework Assignment: Review Progress Report at home and return it signed by a parent/guardian

9/25/07 Begin Investigation 3.1


9/26/07 Complete Investigation 3.1

Homework Assignment - Page 38 #2, 5, & 6, Page 39 #8-11 (choose 2)

9/27/07 Investigation 3.2

Homework Assignment - Page 41 #23

9/28/07 Investigation 3.3

Homework Assignment - Page 42 #24, Page 44 #35

Assignments and Information for the Week of 9/17/07

This week we will continue working in Looking For Pythagoras with Investigation 2. This investigation will explore the concept of square roots as well as finding relationships between a squares side length and its area.

9/17/07
Begin Investigation 2.1

9/18/07
Finish Investigation 2.1
Homework Assignment - Page 23 #3, Page 26 #42

9/19/07
Investigation 2.2
Homework Assignment - Page 23 #4-6, Page 24 #10, 14, 16, & 18

9/20/07
Finish Investigation 2.2 and.....QUIZ

9/21/07
NO SCHOOL!!! Enjoy the long weekend.